The Hunger Games meets fae romantasy in Trial of the Sun Queen. Lor is thrust into a deadly game of court politics, caught in the middle of competing agendas, while her own goal is simply to survive.

The writing style is accessible, and the story moves quickly, making it an engaging read.

At the beginning, the author provides a content guide. Some of the scenes, especially those involving contestants being hurt, are intense and reminiscent of The Hunger Games.

The characters are another highlight. Many are deeply damaged, and while some appear kind, their actions reveal a much darker side. It’s difficult to find redeeming qualities in these morally ambiguous characters because their deeds often overshadow their attempts at kindness.

Lor herself is an emotional fighter. Throughout the story, she struggles with her emotions, often bottling them up. While this occasionally leads to harmful outbursts, it also fuels her resilience, motivating her to keep fighting—not just for herself, but for her loved ones as well.

I still have questions that were not answered in this installment that I do hope get answered in the later installments.

I thoroughly enjoyed my reading experience and will definitely be continuing the series. Trial of the Sun Queen is an exciting and captivating read that I would highly recommend to other fae romantasy fans, especially those who enjoy deadly competitions, a court of debauchery, and thrilling escapes from prisons.

I received a copy from Forever and leave my review voluntarily. My review is my own thoughts and opinion, my experience in reading this story.